ROTC at McKendree University
Lebanon, IL · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: McKendree University students join Army ROTC at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Air Force ROTC at Saint Louis University.
Cross-town & partner options
McKendree University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 16.1 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 22.7 miROTC outcomes
Students at McKendree University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 1.3 students start ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 72% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $34,740 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $34,740 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 53% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from McKendree University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
McKendree University has 1,752 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: McKendree University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | College of Arts and Sciences | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | School of Business | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | School of Education | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | School of Nursing / Health | Unlimited |
| Graduate | College of Arts and Sciences | Unlimited |
| Graduate | School of Business | Unlimited |
And 6 more programs on the VA page.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at McKendree University: FAQ
Does McKendree University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: McKendree University students join Army ROTC at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Air Force ROTC at Saint Louis University.
Which ROTC branches can McKendree University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 16 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Saint Louis University, 23 mi).
Is ROTC at McKendree University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at McKendree University and train with the unit at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Saint Louis University.
School links and location
These links belong to McKendree University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
mckendree.edu
- Admissions
mckendree.edu
- Apply
mckendree.edu
- Financial aid
mckendree.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Lebanon, IL 62254-1291
IPEDS UNITID: 147013
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